Welcome to PHES Library

Mrs. Sumida - Librarian

Mrs. Kiyonaga - Library Aide

Hours of Operation 8:00-3:00 everyday Special requests for resources

Email Denise at least 24 hours prior Books/DVDs can be left in your box or

send a student to pick them up

Resources Books DVDs Videos Science Models (skeleton, Hawaiiana

items etc.) Professional Collection Magazine Route

Faculty Circulation Policies All items due in June for inventory No limit to the number of items

borrowed If item is needed by someone, the

library will recall it from you DOE and school manuals will be

delivered to you soon. Keep in your classrooms

Library Catalog Search for books on the computer

http://pheslibrary.weebly.com

• Click on Search for Books tab

• Click on “Destiny Quest”• Type in the author, title, or subject

Accelerated Reader Program All grade 2-6 classrooms Students will be tested at the beginning

of the year for STAR level STAR test will be administered quarterly

New/absent students will be tested monthly – Contact Denise for dates

Library Closed for Students

Library is open for borrowing for teachers

Library classes will begin in August Date will be announced as we finish

DIBELS testing

Library Classes

Every other week Schedule will come out soon, IRAs will create

Lower grades K-2 20 minute lesson/story 10 minutes borrowing Shelf markers should be provided with students’ names

Upper grades 3-6 30 minute lesson/research

Library folders will be provided 10 minutes borrowing

Open slots available for research opportunities for classes

Student Circulation Policies Grades K-1

Borrow one book Grades 2-6

Borrow up to 3 items Borrowing period- two weeks Students cannot borrow until they return

all overdue books

Recess Library open for students with passes

Each classroom should have 2 Email Denise if you need additional passes

Students can Borrow books Take AR tests Go on the internet with teacher note specifying

topic of study

Morning Open Borrowing Library open from 8:00-9:00 on

Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays

For borrowing books Taking AR quizzes Send up to 4 students at a time

with Library passes

AV Equipment Email or call Denise for

Set up of equipment Troubleshooting/Repair Requests for new equipment (PO usually

done at the end of school year)

Equipment in all classrooms DVD/VCR Player CD Player TV Paper Cutter Digital Projector Digital Presenters

You must be trained before using see Denise for training sessions

Lost/Damaged Textbooks & Supplies Email me or send the student to the library I will write the bill and make a copy for the

office Student pays in the office Student will show you a receipt to show they paid

List of costs Letter of Student Responsibilty

Due within 10 days of school Keep in your files for end of year

GT Program I will be helping Meri Okano with the GT

Program Various times during week See Library Schedule

Conclusion I look forward to working with all of you

this year Don’t hesitate to call or email me if you

would like to research a unit of study or you need resources for your classroom

Extension 233 Email me at

Denise_Sumida@notes.k12.hi.us